Drawing on Life speaks to the keen observation and thorough research that is integral to BPMI coursework. Often drawing from direct observation, students unravel details about how form fits function, macro-micro relationships, light and color qualities, surface properties, and more to visualize, translate, and make a subject meaningful through their artwork. To do so, students imbue a sense of inquiry and wonder; it’s amazing what is learned through this intense looking and study—a true labor of love that brings science to life!
Charcoal Still Life by Allison Abel. ©Allison Abel
Bird Sketches by Irah Dhaseleer. ©Irah Dhaseleer
Odontotaenius disjunctus by Lauren Kawamura. ©Lauren Kawamura
Morchella esculenta by Libby Siedell. ©Libby Siedell
Astrophytum myriostigma by Lauren Brewer. ©Lauren Brewer
Tarantula by Lauren Brewer. ©Lauren Brewer
Sceliphron caementarium by Elena Torrez. ©Elena Torrez
Aliens on Earth by Libby Siedell. ©Libby Siedell
Coronavirus by Maggie Lynott. ©Maggie Lynott
The Seven Dharmas by Sara Gonzalez. ©Sara Gonzalez
Garlic Clove by Natasha Orton. ©Natasha Orton
What's in Your Mouth? by Sara Gonzalez. ©Sara Gonzalez
Bluegill by Irah Dhaseleer. ©Irah Dhaseleer
Trompe L'oeil by Irah Dhaseleer. ©Irah Dhaseleer
Form Fits Function by Elena Torrez. ©Elena Torrez
Watercolor Still Life by Jamie Hefley. ©Jamie Hefley
Kabocah Squash Cross-section by Katherine Tran. ©Katherine Tran
Trompe L'oeil by Katherine Tran. ©Katherine Tran
Hands by Lauren Kawamura. ©Lauren Kawamura
Stargazer Lily by Lauren Kawamura. ©Lauren Kawamura
Master Study After Rachel Ruysch by Marianne Aldrich. ©Marianne Aldrich
Fish Head by Mica Post. ©Mica Post
Genesis by Mica Post. ©Mica Post
Dog Day Cicada by Sydney Donath. ©Sydney Donath
Cross-Section of Guava by Sydney Donath. ©Sydney Donath
Dung Beetle by Rachael Braun. ©Rachael Braun
Trompe L'oeil by Rachael Braun ©Rachael Braun
Section of an Orange by Libby Siedell. ©Libby Siedell
Self-portrait by Katelyn Sima. ©Katelyn Sima
Colored Pencil Still Life by Katelyn Sima. ©Katelyn Sima
